We serve makers, teaching artists, researchers, organizations, and institutions by activating resources and catalyzing craft communities activating resources and catalyzing craft communities.

The Center for Craft catalyzes the artists and ideas shaping the future of making.

Your gift supports the makers, researchers, and craft organizations working across the United States to lift creative practice, expand craft knowledge, and strengthen the field.

Prefer to make a lasting impact year-round?
Consider a monthly gift to sustain this work over time.

The Center for Craft is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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Give to the Campaign

Now through June 2024, first-time donations are doubled thanks to a generosity of an Anonymous donor. Dollar-for-dollar, the Center for Craft will steward your gift to the area of greatest need. Already a supporter of the Center for Craft? Consider increasing your largest gift by $1 or more to participate in Match What Matters.

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Building a Future for Craft Campaign

The Center’s first comprehensive campaign, currently at 96% of an $11 million goal, provides for a 21st-century visitor experience, free public programming, and a prestigious national grants program endowed in perpetuity. You can make a one-time, recurring, or multi-year gift by visiting our donate page. (can we link here?) See below for ways your gift can go even further.

Annual Fund

Annual Fund contributions of any size provide vital support where it’s needed most. From giving emerging craft leaders critical resources to offering innovative programming and exhibitions, your gift will strengthen the field of craft today.

Corporate Sponsorship and Giving

Align your brand with the Center for Craft through exhibition, program, reception, and event sponsorship! With a growing regional and national audience, we provide a range of opportunities and benefits to best suit your company.

Legacy Giving and Endowment Opportunities

Leave a lasting legacy and increase your giving potential for craft futures through planned giving. We seek endowments for the fellowships, residencies, programs, and staff positions we want to endure permanently.

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Questions? Please email Development Manager Kathryn McMonagle
kmcmonagle@centerforcraft.org

Center for Craft is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 56-2096677

Sponsorship Opportunities

Underwrite public programs and exhibitions and underscore the belief that craft matters.

Craft Watch 2024

Craft Watch is a virtual event with in-person watch parties held nationwide on October 18, 2024. As a national organization, this hybrid event will enable us to broadcast widely while convening in person to share the importance of the Center for Craft's work with a larger audience.
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This year, we will focus on the Center’s 500+ grantees from across the country and the integral work they steward for their communities. Built to become the marquee fundraiser for the Center for Craft, we would be honored to have your support in its first year!

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Why Sponsor the Center for Craft?

A sponsorship with the Center for Craft offers unparalleled opportunities for brand exposure, community engagement, and meaningful connections. Elevate your brand and join us in shaping the future of craft as a leader in innovation and creativity.

Why Sponsor the Center for Craft?

15K

Gallery attendees

4,184

Average in-person program attendees (yearly)

882

Average virtual program attendees (yearly)

17.2K+

Social media followers

15,721

Newsletter subscribers

50.1K+

Website impressions (yearly)

Materials Collection

The Materials Collection is an exciting new installation of approximately 100 common and innovative materials offering visitors the opportunity for tactile engagement with a range of craft materials paired with an interactive digital experience.

Sponsorship opportunities

The Center for Craft gratefully acknowledges our family of supporters for their generous contributions.

Become a Member

Give to the Campaign

Starting at just $45 a year, you can join a network of support across the United States.

Your membership helps us do what we do best—catalyze the makers and
thought leaders advancing the preservation and innovation of craft.
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When you become a member, you’ll receive:

Gain access to monthly updates

Invites to exhibition openings, special events, and talks with artists and curators

Receive members-only content such as early grantee notifications

A specially designed welcome gift from one of our alumni artists

Discounted merchandise and Date Night event tickets

Discounts in our Shop on unique objects made by alumni artists and other curated goods

Building a Future for Craft Campaign

The Center’s first comprehensive campaign, currently at 96% of an $11 million goal, provides for a 21st-century visitor experience, free public programming, and a prestigious national grants program endowed in perpetuity. You can make a one-time, recurring, or multi-year gift by visiting our donate page. (can we link here?) See below for ways your gift can go even further.

The Center for Craft and our programming are supported in part by many generous individuals, partners, and funders including the Windgate Foundation, John and Robyn Horn Foundation, Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, UNC Asheville, Warren Wilson College, Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Revitalization of Traditional Cherokee Artisan Resources, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, AARP, Mountain Region North Carolina, as well as

ArtsAVL,

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Buncombe County Government, and

the N.C. Arts Council,

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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina logo

a division of the

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

It’s the generosity of our supporters that allow the Center for Craft to advance the understanding of craft by encouraging and supporting research, critical dialogue, and professional development in the United States.

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